– Businesses often close or have skeleton staff throughout the festiveperiod. Ensure you maximise your security at this time to prevent becoming atarget.

– Going to be out or away over Christmas? Use timers on lights to come on inthe evening. Always set your alarm and secure your property. Ask a friend orneighbour to keep an eye on your house.

– Avoid walking home on your own late at night. Equip yourself with plentyof taxi numbers and ensure you keep some money aside for the fare. Bookearly! Minimal street lighting in the early hours, whilst walking alone canmake you particularly vulnerable to crime.